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Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
ATT YALE COLLEGE.

The Kent Club Lecture COurse-Phf
Beta Kappa wen Initiated Last Even.
ing-Chess Club-Mr. Washington
GLADDEN. on SOeIalism-Day of Prayer
To-day.
The junior german promises to be very
large. Already forty four have signiied their
intention of attending.
The Kent club lecture will probably COM
mence week from Friday and admission
will be by ticket only, which can be secured
from any of the following committee: Harri-
son 's7, James 'S7, Sargent 's7, Shipman '9s
been invited to lecture are Senators J. R.
Hawley, VIM. M. Evarts and Chauneey M.
Depew.
The annual Boston alumni dinner took
place yesterday afternoon at the Parker
House. Among those present were President
Dwight, Prof. Fisher, Governor Ames and
Chauncey N. Depew.
The recently elected men of Phi Beta Kap-
pa were initiated last night and this morning
probably everyone who has had the good for
tune to have secured the mystic key will ap-
pear in chapel with coat and vest flying open.
After the initiation last evening a light
spread was enjoyed by all and slowly the
new members wendell their way home ever
repeating their secret password.
In the chess club the contest for first prize
is narrowed down to Carlton '87 and Kirk
ham 1877, and in the second class only four
men remain. The following officers have
been recently elected: President, Ayres 'SS;
vice president, Ellsworth go; secretary and
treasurer, Harger 'S7 S. A game will proba-
bly, be arranged at an early date.
A large number attended the lecture yes
terday afternoon in Marquand chapel on
Scientific Socialism, by Rev Washington
GLADDEN., d. d. To morrow afternoon in
the above place Rev. Mr.. GLADDEN. will speak
on "Christian Socialism"
To-day is day Of prayer for colleges and
will be observed with due ceremonies on the
campus. Reeitations will cease at $50 for
the day and at II the different classes will
assemble in their respective prayer rooms in
Dwight hall and be addressed by gentlemen
who have been chosen by the class deacons.
The seniors will listen to Prof. Tarbell, the
juniors to Prof. Fisher, the sophomores to
Prof. Richards and the freshmen to DR..
Newman Smyth. In the afternoon at 8 o'cl'k
a meeting of all the members of the univer-
sity will be held in Dwight hall and will be
addressed by Dr. Washington GLADDEN. and
by Rev. Dr. Munger and probably others.
At 6:45 there will be a general meeting in
'90s prayer meeting room.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
pnoR. ARrHUR HADLEx

Speaks ON ssThe Railroad PrOblem''-
Large Audienee--His Advocacy of
Private Ownership of Railroads
Approves the Interstate BiH-A
Thoroughly Interesting Talk.
The audience room at the Y. M. @. A.
building was nearly filed at 8 o'clock last
evening when Prof. Arthur Hadley took the
platform and began his lecture on "The rail-
road problem" The vastness of the railroad
cost was not perhaps understood generally.
1t is more than all banking, manufacturing
and commercial interests combined. At the
beginning of this century transportation was
so costly that cord of wood could only be
carried thirty miles and then the carrying
would cost more than the wood was worth.
At first only passengers were carried on rail-
roads. The Central railroad of New York
was complained of and protested against as
attempting something unjust, absurd and
foolish to attempt to carry freight. The
great scale of railroad transportation could
not be comprehended, much less believed
possible Now great cities, great factories,
great enterprises that have become the life
of this and other nations owe their very ex-
istence to the railroads. Attention
was called to the very few
the management of railroads. Employees
may be many, but the directing power Is
necessarily lodged in the minds of few.
They are called monopolists, extravagant,
and extortionate by the common people, who
believe them to be unjust and inscriptions.
Such is not the case. The profit is only six
per cent. on the average now. At lower
rate of gain they would not be built. The
average cost of transportation by rail per
mile is only one cent. Competition is sure
to reduce all to this average at last.
The experiment of State or government
ownership has been tried on the European
continent, and is now in operation. 1t has
more disadvantages and inequalities even
than private ownership of the roads. In
Great Britain they are left to private owner
ship. Freight is necessarily divided into four
or more classes. The most costly freight
pays highest. Quantity ank distance enter
largely into the rate of freight. Special rates
and regular charges were illustrated by off
hand diagrams chalked on the
blackboard. They were clearly under
stood, and gave good satisfaction.
The attention of those present was
kept confined to the subject in very pleas
ant manner and all were interested on the
important facts of railroad management;
also the large place they hold in the business
of the world.
The professor commended the interstate
commerce bill as we'll fitted to regulate SO far
as practicable at present discrimination in
freight rates. Opportunity and time for
questions was given at the close of the lee
ture.
SO plain, clear and satisfactory was it that
no questions or answers were needed. The
applause was as hearty as well deserved.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
MOMAUGUIN LODGE.
Another Pleasant Event In the Lodges
HfatOry.

History.
The new officers of Momauguin lodge, A.
O. o. W., were duly installed last evening
MeIiden. Ten Meriden brothers were pres
ent. The officers are: Past master work
man, George A. Butler; master workman,
Frank H. Chat6eld; foreman, Charles Fl.
Smith; overseer, Willis L. Augur; recorder,
Charles F. Curtiss; fnancier, Willis Curtiss,
jr; receiver, Samuel H. Crane; guide, E.
D. Allyn; inside Waterman, Charles Reed;
outside Waterman, John Hennessy.
After the installation the brothers ad-
journed to Cowelrs where capital banquet
was served, the tables laden with choice
refreshments and social time was enjoyed
while the clatter of knives and forks reigned.
After the banquet the brethren repaired
again to the lodge room where
the third degree was worked in
fine style, the recipients having the
degree bestowed upon them q special
com pliment It was conferred upon the ten
Meriden visitors and several members of
Momaugun who had not yet received it,
The Meriden brothers left on the owl train
for home. Momauguin was started in 1878
by S. H. Crane of the Elliott House, DIR. E.
5. Gaylord, Captain E. A. Gessner, Senator
Plunkett and Others There are 172, 600
members of the order in this country. The
A. o. U. w. is the Oldest benefit paving or
ganization in this country, being nineteen
years old. 1t pays $4,000 on the death of a
member and the cost is light. The assess
ments of Momauguin's members in the last
four years were only $40 There are 10, 900
members in the New England jurisdiction of
the order
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
KILLED AT HARTFORD.

Thomas Cougklin, A Deaf And Dumb
Young MAN, Meets His Death At
The Sigourney street Death Trap.
HARTFORD, Jan. 26.--As the 2:2O express
on the Consolidated road was coming into the
depot this afternoon the engine struck man
walking on the track and instantly killed him
The victim was young man about eight
cen years old, and is supposed to be Thomas
Coughlin, deaf and dumb resident of New
Britain The body was horribly mangled,
the engine striking the man on the left side
and throwing him onto the pilot. He was
alive when picked up, but died before the
train reached the depot. The body was tax
on to the Hartford morgue where it was iden-
titled to night. Coughlin came to Hartford
to make some purchases and spent all his
money He intended walking home, and
had just started on his journey when he met
his death.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
LOCAL NE w S.
Brief Mention.

The Globe letter and bill file at Dorman's.
Mr.. John J. Miner, of Milford, is gradual
ly improving.
Lockwood Burns, an aged resident of Mil
ford, was taken Tuesday night with para
lytio stroke.
The signal Office was informed yesterday
afternoon that the temperature would fall
from 90 to 80 degrees before Z o'clock this
morning.
Mrs. Harriet Judd, who resides with her
father, Bennett Bebee, in Millville, Manga
tuck, slipped on the ice Tuesday and broke
her wrist.
The old and the new board of finance met
in Mayor York's office last evening by re-
quest and discussed in an informal manner
the condition of the city's finances.
General ard Mrs. Vessels, of Litchfeld,
are in New York with their son, Lieut.. Wes-
sells, who leaves soon to joi2 his regiment In
Texas, after which General and Mrs. Yves
sells will go to Florida, where they will be
Joined by other Litchfeld people.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
Court Notes.

The case of Daniel Lynch of Woodbridge,
charged with statutory burglary, was nolled
in the Superior court yesterday.
THE BARTHOLOMEW CASE.
The trial of the case of Charles H Bar
tholomew VS.. Jonathan J. Bartholomew, an
action for wages, which was resumed before
Justice John c. Gallagher yesterday, was
continued till next Monday.
HE is LUCKY.
Andrew J. Ca lahan has been rendered a
verdict of $13471 against Sullivan, Drew &
Co., of New York, for services.
FITZGERALD IS DISCHARGED.
John Fl. Fitzgerald, the young man charged
Tuesday with stealing robe from Patrick
Cullom, the liveryman, was discharged by
Judge Pickett yesterday morning, as the evil
dence against him was insufficient.
HAD RATHER PAY $25.
Michael J. Thumpane, saloon keeper of
Fair Haven, paid his fine of $25 and costs
yesterday to save his bond of $500.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
A VERDICT ron THE PRISONER.

The Jury Aequit Frank HI. Morse.
Charged With ArsOn-A Days De-
nberaIIon-Judge Andrews stops a
Demonstration.
Frank Il. Morse, charged with arson, was
acquitted yesterday. The jury resumed
their work at 10 o'clock and at 1870 reap
peared at summons of Judge Andrews, who
admonished them to agree if possible and
read to them at length Massachusetts, court
charge on the duty of the minority to can
didly and carefully consider the claims of
the maj rity. The jury were then sent back
and were furnished refreshments. The pris-
oner, who was on the anxious seat all these
hours, conversed at times with his father
and brother. His wife was unable to ap-
pear.
The jury returned at 4:30, and in response
to Mr.. Anketelrs inquiry said: ''We find
the prisoner not guilty" A smile of joy en-
circled Morses countena nee and he tightly
grasped his fathers hand. With the various
ones of his counsel he shook hands and with
an expression of face much relieved he de-
parted a free man.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
FertnightIY Teas ana socIable..

The first of series of fortnightly teas and
sociables will take place this evening at the
Dwight Place church. Tea from half
past to half-past Z. Music by
the Dwight Place Choral society will
follow and the evening will be spent as
pleasantly as possible. Gathe ings of this
character will take place fortnightly during
the remainder of the season
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

A State parade of A. o. Fl. divisions next
August or September is proposed, and the
organizations will soon notify the State Off
GERS of their action concerning the plan. The
parade will probably take place in this city
or Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
way DowN FLoRIpA.

A New Haven Party Taking Comfort
I'm The Land of Oranges Judge
Pickett On Energy And Work I'm
Orange Culture.
Mr.. Horace Fl. Shares, the brick manufac-
turer residing on Ed street, and his wife,
his brother, Mr.. Seth Shares, residing at
Quinnipiac in the town of Hamden, Miss
Blake, residing near Beaver Ponds, this city,
Mr.. E. A. Chatfeld, the merchant on lower
State street this city and wife. Mr.. E. B. NJ
Page and Miss Elizabeth Blakeslee of North
Haven, form party who are spending the
winter in Florida. They left this city about
two weeks ago and went direct to Jackson
vile, and after stay there went to Winter
Park. They intend to spend the larger part
of the time in Florida at Indian River The
party while at Winter Lake were on tiptoe of
expectancy. 1t was whispered among the
party that one of their number, who
had stealthily entered Folsom's store in this
city and bought fish pole, fve-jointed, that
could easily be packed away in trunk, had
not even taken the pole out of the trunk, and
as fish are abundant st Winter Lake and
vicinity the party began to express their con-
viction that it was about time that beautiful
iointed fishing rod should be put to use. To
one of the party about this time it occurred
| that this was the time and the chance to put
postponed intention of "going a6shing" like
Peter of old. Through the combined efforts
| of the party he was fitted out and equipped
| with lines, hooks, bait, luncheon, ETC., but
not until there had been great havoc commit
| ted with insect powder, which persisted in
| getting spilled all over the hotel furniture.
| Toward evening the expectancy was at fever
/ height. Soon the clone fisherman" appear
| ed, apparently as 1.-THE and free in step as if
| fresh from his nights repose. The p4rty fell
| to specializing and guessing as to the number
| of fish contained in the basket. The cover
| was eagerly uplif.ed and there was nothing
| to be seen. The basket contained nothing
| but the fishing tackle. It is still conun-
drum with the party as to whether any at
tempt to catch fish was made. The party
| then contented themselves in waiting for the
return of Seth Shares, who had gone hunt
| ing, and he being an expert in hunting much
game was expected, but the letter to friends
| East had to be mailed before the result could
be known.
Judge Pickett of this city, while recently
| in Florida, whittier he went on business
trip, was obliged to remain little longer
than expected and seized upon an interval to
visit cousin, formerly of Pawtucket, r. l.,
who has an orange grove on the st. Johns
river. Judge Pickett found his cousin pros
pering and the judges opinion is that any
man who will take off coat and pitch in and
oversee his business thoroughly can make
money in raising oranges in Florida. Judge
Pickett found it an easy forty hours ride to
Florida from Jersey City and he liked the
country we'll that he means to go again
when he can stay longer and at his leisure.
Omcer Phelps Suspended
Officer Edgar Phelps was suspended yes
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
City Court Criminal Side Judge
Pickett.

January s6-Joseph F. Hugo, violation of
Sunday liquor law, $50, appealed; Louis E.
Ryder, violation of Sunday secular law, 81;
John II. Fitzgerald, theft, discharged; John
Hart. theft, continued to January 27; John
Mccain, F. J. Goldsmith and Mary McGed-
ney, laseivious carriage, So; NJ. J. Thum-
pane. violating liquor law, S25; Patrick Con-
efry, breach of the peace, continued to Janu-
a1y 81
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
Thursday, January %, 1857.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

A Positive Fact--R. G. Flower Medical Co.
Call On ISL. T. Law & Co.
Champagne Cases-AJ Halls.
Choice Underwear-C. W. Wilson & Co.
Cards For Decorating-At Northrop's.
Examination of Accounis-James b. Rowe.
Prang's Publications-Augur's Art Rooms.
Proposals Received-Water Mcfarland.
Probate Mott ESTATE OF Mark A. Hill.
Reduced Prices-C. w. Wilson & Co.
Specialt CSC. Cowles & Co.
Unusually ACCOMPLISHMENTS Art Rooms.
Wanted Plain Sewing -18 Home Place.
Wanted Situation-23S Poplar Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

Visit H. J. Augurs art rooms and see L.
Prang & Co. latest publications in the way
of fac smile water color drawings. jazz ct
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
merIden,s Young RepubI1cans.

The Meriden Young Mems Republican
tiers until next fall and to have speakers ad
dress the club occasionally on matters of
live practical interest
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

The windows of H. J. Augur's art rooms
are unusually attractive this week. Don't
fail to see them. jazz ct
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 27, 1887, a. m.
For New England and Eastern New York:
Cold, fair weather, becoming slightly warmer;
winds shifting to souTherly.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

Reduced Prices for Thirty Days.
Shirts, neckwear and gloves; large assort-
ment. @. w. WILSON &c Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

Choice underwear and hosiery, best makes,
at reduced prices. @. W. WILSON &c Go,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
Subscription Rates.

O1.R YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $500;
THREF MONTHS, $3.50; ONE MONTH, so
CENTS ONE WEEK, is CENTS; SINGLE
Cores, 8 CENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

New haven Scores another Victory.
The New Ravens played an exciting game
at Hartford last night, but went one niche
nearer the championship by winning the
game BY a score of 3 to 2.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
THE COURT RECORD.
Court of Common PIeas-Judge stud

Court of Common Pleas-Judge stud.
ley.
The evidence in the case of Howe VS.. the
town of Guilford was all in yesterday. Lynde
Harrison and Edmund Zaeher appeared for
the plaintiff and William A. Wright for the
town of Guilford. The arguments in the case
will be given next week.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
Omcer Phelps suspended.

Officer Edgar Phelps was suspended yes
terday by Chief of Police Bollman. Absence
from duty without leave was the cause.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27

Tobogganers; BoRAzHI cures head colds.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-27
II. BallerStein & Co.

Offer to close out their entire stock of Win
ter Millinery at great sacrifice to make
room for Spring Goods.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-13
The nravoes Of Chinatown.

The highbinders are the bravoes of
Chinatown wherever Chinatown exists in
this country. They form gang of
toughs who live by blacxmail and vio-
lencc. They are ready 10 commit any
crime for pay. In San Francisco, what
little Miss Wren would call their tricks
and manners are well known.
The Chinese colonies are governed by
laws enacted within themselves. The
Chinaman does not go TO our courts when
he has trouble with fellow heather.
He appeals TO sort of star chamber of
his own creation, and fines, assaults and
death are meted ont by it according to its
Judgment These decisions the high
binder is employed TO enforce. Things
are probably as bad with us as they are
in San Francisco, but the highbinder Is
such an essential to the Chinese social
economy that / should be surprised to
hear that he has no existence here
The ordinary weapon Of this leproIls
rufIian during my time in San Francisco
was an iron bar attached loosely to hiss
wrist with leathern thong. The bar
was short and pOnderous, and was car
ried concealed in his flowing sleeve. A
rap OF it would knock a man senselcss. "A
blow, with the leverage given il by the
thong, would strike a man dead. The
bar always did its work efTectually and it
made no noise. For more serious opera
tions short handled hatchet was also
utilized. This was also carried In the
sleeve. The heavy head was sharpened
TO razor edge. One blow would divide
the hardest skull like new cheese. All
Chinese murders in these days were COM
nitted with the hatchet or the bar. The
revolver only came in later, and has never
been popular. The noise IL makes prob
ably shakes the susceptible nervous or
ganization of the highlander too much
Alfred Trumble In New York News.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-13

Among a lot of boarters there are al
ways a few who will kindly look after
your interests for you. III man 90 out
occasionally they win remark you are out
a great 6eal; If one speaks of ladies they
will say you are lady's man, and IL one
mentions having been in the company of n
half dozen or more ladies in week they
will exclaim: ''Why, you arc indeed very
much of n lady's man.. They will even
venture TO suggest that marriage would
be n happy transition for you, and will try
to unrayel the network of circumstances
which has kept you single. II one talks
at all they presume ON good nature and
attack him from all sides. II is hard to
oppose the attacks of lady boarders, and
they will dig up good deal of your lifein
spite of you. This is the way they do at
our boarding house.
But the saddest matter of them all is
the stories that are told. We hear them
recited every day of such age that their
oldness makes us shed tears in pity for
their decayed originality. The red headed
girl still lives with us, and 1t makes
shudder to think what we will have next.
Then there is brought in once a week or
oftener clipping from the paper to be
read. We have our pugilist who is going
to train for the physical culture it will
give him; there is the lawyer who talks
of boodler trials and points of law and OF
justice strangled by the mob but now re-
vived; the artist tells us of the beauty of
the sunsets glow and in the evening
shadows paints the city red; the musician
scores us with recitals from the masters,
and were those worthy ones to wake from
their long sleep their choice would be
eternal punishment to that Of listening to
=. &lees.a
are those who discover something funny
in one whom no one else has SO far known
to say witty thing who viii punch that
one up to get his wit and there sit and
coolly sip. We have the young married
couples who come to us fresh from the
fields of matrimony whose tender touches
Of love bring our hearts In sympathy with
them and make us wish we could be like
one of these. And so we have house
hold varied in tastes and an even balance
that we may not swing too far any way
and some ono to knock the points of at
every corner.-t'A. l.. Co. in Chicago
Haral1